Best Indian restaurant near Brunswick Melbourne — Masti on Brunswick Street

If you live in Brunswick and you're searching for the best Indian restaurant nearby, you're already on the right street. Masti is at 354–356 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy — technically one suburb south, but right on the Brunswick border and just minutes from Sydney Road, Lygon Street and Brunswick East.

Led by award-winning Chef Manpreet Sekhon — known as the Curry Queen, and recognised by both Sanjeev Kapoor and the late Jiggs Kalra, the Czar of Indian Cuisine — Masti serves pure North Indian food made entirely from scratch. Every spice is ground fresh daily. Every dish is cooked in our open kitchen. The naan bakes in our live tandoor while you watch.

This is the Indian food Brunswick has been waiting for.

Why Brunswick locals choose Masti over everywhere else

Brunswick has strong Indian and Pakistani dining options — but most of them fall into one of two categories: budget community dining, or South Indian street food. Masti is different. We serve pure North Indian cuisine — butter chicken, lamb seekh kebab, Punjabi kadhi pakora, 24-hour black dal, Amritsari fish — dishes drawn from the culinary traditions of Punjab, where Chef Manpreet Sekhon trained in five-star hotel kitchens for two decades.

Manpreet previously founded Eastern Spice in Geelong — one of regional Victoria's most acclaimed Indian restaurants — and Elchi in Melbourne's CBD, before bringing her cooking to Brunswick Street in 2020. Her credentials are unlike any other Indian restaurant near Brunswick: recognised by Sanjeev Kapoor, one of India's most celebrated chefs, and by Jiggs Kalra, widely regarded as the man who brought Indian cuisine to the world stage.

Masti has been featured in Time Out, Broadsheet, Good Food, Concrete Playground and Urban List — more press coverage than any other Indian restaurant on Brunswick Street or in the Brunswick area.

📍 354–356 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065 — 5 minutes from Sydney Road Brunswick
📞 (03) 9427 2121
🕔 Tuesday–Thursday 5pm–9:30pm | Friday–Saturday 5pm–10pm | Sunday 5pm–9:30pm | Monday closed

Book your table online or call us — walk-ins always welcome.

North Indian food near Brunswick — what makes Masti different

Brunswick has excellent Pakistani dining and good South Indian street food. What it doesn't have is a premium North Indian restaurant with a cocktail bar, a live tandoor, and a chef with two decades of five-star hotel training. That's the gap Masti fills.

Our North Indian menu covers the full range — from Punjabi street food starters like Papdi Chaat and Lamb Seekh Kebab, to rich mains like our famous butter chicken, 24-hour Black Dal, Amritsari Fish, and Honey Chilli Cauliflower. Every dish is made from scratch with whole spices ground daily — not pastes from a jar.

We're also one of the only Indian restaurants in Melbourne serving freshly baked vegan naan — made in our live tandoor the same way as our regular naan, not a substitute. For Brunswick's large vegan community, this matters.

Weekly specials — reasons for Brunswick locals to visit any night

Tuesday — Thali night

Veg and vegan thali $28 | Non-veg thali $30. A complete Indian meal — curries, dal, rice, naan, pickles. One of the best value dinners near Brunswick on a Tuesday night. Bookings recommended.

Wednesday — BYO night

Bring your own wine, beer or scotch. Our bar is fully stocked every other night, but Wednesdays are for Brunswick locals who want to bring a bottle and settle in. Corkage-free.

Thursday — Unlimited kebabs & beer

90 minutes of unlimited tandoor-cooked kebabs plus bottomless Indian beer for $59pp. The best Thursday night out near Brunswick. See all events.

Sunday — Amritsariya affair

Chole Bhature with unlimited lassi for $25. A classic Punjabi Sunday feast — chickpea curry with deep-fried bread. Open Sunday 5pm–9:30pm, when most Indian restaurants near Brunswick are closed or running reduced hours.

Indian cocktail bar near Brunswick — the most unique drinks in the area

Masti's cocktail bar is unlike anything else near Brunswick. Every cocktail is built around Indian flavours — turmeric, cardamom, rosewater, hibiscus, mango — in drinks like the Turmeric Tommy's, the Pink City, and the Mango Margarita. Our mixologists also craft Indian-spiced Espresso Martinis and seasonal specials.

We're one of the only venues in Melbourne pouring all three premium Indian single malt whiskies — Rampur from the Himalayas, Amrut from Bangalore, and Indri from Haryana. Ask for a tasting flight. No other bar near Brunswick, Fitzroy or Carlton can offer this. Our sommelier is also on hand to recommend wine pairings with your meal — see our full drinks menu.

Vegan Indian food near Brunswick — Masti leads the area

Brunswick has one of Melbourne's highest densities of vegan diners — and Masti's menu is built for them. Our vegan offerings include Soya Chaap in green coriander marinade, Honey Chilli Cauliflower, Chickpea Vindaloo, Dal Tadka, Bhindi Do Pyaza, and our signature house-made vegan naan — the only freshly baked vegan naan at any Indian restaurant near Brunswick.

Every Tuesday is our vegan curry night — $28 for a rotating selection of plant-based curries with vegan naan. Bookings fill fast. If you're searching for vegan Indian food near Brunswick Melbourne, this is your answer.

Indian catering near Brunswick — live tandoor at your event

Planning a birthday, engagement, corporate event or private celebration in Brunswick or nearby? Masti's catering team brings the full restaurant experience to your venue — including our live tandoor, where guests watch naan and kebabs cooked fresh in front of them.

Chef Manpreet Sekhon's team handles everything from preparation to presentation. Fully customised menus — vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free and halal-sourced options. We cater for 20 through to 200+ guests.

For Indian catering near Brunswick Melbourne, contact us at hello@eatdrinkmasti.com or call (03) 9427 2121.

Getting to Masti from Brunswick

• By tram: Tram 11 runs directly along Brunswick Street and stops at the door — straight from Brunswick East and Fitzroy North

• By car from Sydney Road: 6 minutes — head south on Sydney Road, turn onto Alexandra Parade, then Brunswick Street. Street parking available.

• By car from Brunswick East: 5 minutes via Nicholson Street south to Brunswick Street

• By bike: Brunswick Street has dedicated bike lanes the full length. Easy 10-minute ride from central Brunswick

• From Lygon Street: 7 minutes by car via Princes Street to Brunswick Street

We're at 354–356 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065. Open Tuesday to Sunday from 5pm. Monday closed.

Frequently asked questions — Brunswick locals ask

Is Masti in Brunswick?

Masti is on Brunswick Street in Fitzroy — one suburb south of Brunswick, directly accessible by Tram 11 and a 5-minute drive from Sydney Road. Brunswick Street runs directly from Brunswick into Fitzroy, so Masti is the closest premium Indian restaurant to Brunswick on that strip.

Does Masti serve halal food?

All meat at Masti is sourced from halal-certified suppliers. The restaurant itself is not halal-certified but all proteins are halal-sourced. Please call us on (03) 9427 2121 if you have specific requirements.

Is there an Indian restaurant near Brunswick open on Sunday?

Yes — Masti is open Sunday 5pm–9:30pm. Our Sunday Amritsariya Affair special — Chole Bhature with unlimited lassi for $25 — is one of the most popular nights of the week. Book a Sunday table here.

Does Masti do takeaway for Brunswick?

Yes — order online here for takeaway pick-up directly from our Fitzroy kitchen. Curries, naan, tandoori dishes and our full menu available for take-home.

What is the best Indian food near Brunswick?

Masti on Brunswick Street is consistently rated one of Melbourne's best Indian restaurants — featured in Time Out, Broadsheet, Good Food and Urban List. Led by the Curry Queen Chef Manpreet Sekhon, our North Indian menu covers everything from butter chicken and lamb seekh kebab to vegan naan and Indian single malt whiskies. Book your table here.

Find the best Indian restaurant near Brunswick — book Masti today

📍 354–356 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy VIC 3065
📞 (03) 9427 2121
✉ hello@eatdrinkmasti.com
🕔 Tue–Thu 5pm–9:30pm | Fri–Sat 5pm–10pm | Sun 5pm–9:30pm | Mon closed

Book your table online — or walk in. We'll do our best to seat you.